Question

What role do the feet of the camel play for adaptations to the harsh desert environment?

• A. Prevent it from sinking into the sand as it tries to walk
• B. Allows the camel to cover larger distances in a single step
• C. Help in distributing heat, which is given of from the hot sand
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Prevent it from sinking into the sand as it tries to walk

The large feet of the camel help in increasing the contact area, and help distribute the weight of the camel such that it does not sink into the sand when it tries to walk.